ASTM F918-15 - 1.8.2015
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers counter-top model noncarbonated beverage dispensers that are mechanically refrigerated and have rigid, transparent, impact-resistant containers to afford a visual display of the beverage dispensed. The beverage dispensers covered by this specification are intended to circulate, cool, and dispense noncarbonated beverages such as pulpy juices, frozen concentrates, and syrup drinks.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 11, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D3951-18(2023)

Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

F760-93(2017)

Standard Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals

F1166-23

Standard Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities

NSTA Pre-Shipping Test Procedures Available from National Safe Transit Association, 6022 West Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60648.

NSF Standard 18

Manual Food and Beverage Dispensing Equipment Available from National Sanitation Foundation, NSF Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

MIL-STD-1399/300

Interface Standard for Shipboard Systems, Section 300A, Electric Power, Alternating Current

UL Standard 471

Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers Available from UL LLC, 1655 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050; 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062; 1285 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, L.I., NY 11746; or 2602 Tampa East Blvd., Tampa, FL 33619.

UL Standard 969

Marking and Labeling Systems

MIL-STD-167/1

Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment Type IEnvironmental and Type IIInternally Excited

Requirements For the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment

NSF Standard 51